French President Emmanuel Macron sends his ambassador to the United States back to Washington. The White House and Élysée report this on Wednesday A joint statement. There was an ambassador in France Withdrew last week After the United States formed a military alliance with Australia and the United Kingdom. After a telephone call on Wednesday between Macron and US President Joe Biden, the air between NATO allies became somewhat clearer.

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At the end of the alliance, the so-called AUKUS agreement with Australia terminated the agreement with France for the purchase of submarines. Biden now agrees that it would have been better if he and Macron had discussed their strategic interests as allies in the Indo-Pacific region. In their phone conversation, the two leaders agreed to discuss the matter further during a physical meeting in Europe at the end of October. In anticipation of this, the French ambassador will return to Washington next week for consultation with US government officials.

Last week, French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian called the end of the AUKUS deal and Australia’s cancellation of the purchase of submarines “a knife behind.” The now-canceled twelve submarines cost Australia 56 56 billion, causing a severe financial crisis for France. It is unknown at this time what he will do after leaving the post.